

Remember: you are applying APA style rules to the source, not changing APA style format according to what the source indicates/suggests. In APA 7th edition, the format of the DOI begins with either Īlthough the format of the DOI has changed over time, for example beginning with or even doi: or DOI: before the number, researchers are advised to use the APA 7th edition format standard of beginning the DOI entry as: APA also allows these as plain black text not underlined.Īs such, APA now accepts either or as correct format.

DOIs and URLs now appear as hyperlinks, beginning with either or and-depending on the word processor-may be underlined & in blue font. Only for legal references are in-text citations italicized.Ĥ. Place of publication is no longer included in book & report references. This includes journal name, book title, webpage title, etc. General notable changes in reference formatsġ. Works with 1-20 authors: List all authors.Ģ. Works with 21 or more authors: List first 19, an ellipse, then the last author.ģ. All titles of sources in references (except legal references) are italicized. Note on space between sentences: Throughout entire paper/manuscript (not just references anymore), there is only one space between end of sentence punctuation and beginning of next sentence. Also, there is not an extra blank line between reference entries. There is not an extra blank line between the line at the top entitled References and the first entry. Notes on Spacing of reference entries: APA style 7th edition references remain as hanging indent & double-spaced entries (one blank line between lines of text). Note: Enforcement of APA style is up to course instructor or publication editor/reviewer. & 7th edition styles (there are too many). Instead, please consult the Manual. Note that as of this initial style guide launch, neither APA nor NMU Lydia Olson Library plan to provide a table showing all of the differences between 6th ed. Please see tabs indicating "7th ed." for Manual Introduction and Instructional Aids for transitioning to new style as reflected in the Manual. 1, 2019, along with their new official APA style website. The 7th edition APA style Manual was released Oct. On this APA style Guide, all referrals to the Manual is for the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition, © 2020. One copy available for 2-hour checkout, and one for 24-hour checkout. Looking for a print copy of the APA Manual in NMU Olson Library? Copies are available on the Public Services Desk.
